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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,669.44, 6,996.86 and 2,934.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,669.44, 6,996.86 and 2,934.42 is: 4,397.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,669.44 : 6,996.86 = 2,934.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,669.44/6,996.86 = 2,934.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,669.44x = 6,996.86 × 2,934.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,669.44x = 20,531,725.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,531,725.92/4,669.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,397.04

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